Common Parties at Fault in a Truck Accident (Part A)

Commercial trucks are typically part of a transport company or trucking fleet with mechanic teams that support their vehicles. These trucks are also put through inspection by trucking regulations. All of these separate parties may potentially be held liable for a serious injury or wrongful death of a loved one you may have suffered in an Illinois truck accident.

A Chicago truck accident lawyer will be able to help you review the details of your Illinois truck accident.

After obtaining the records necessary for evidence in your case, they can help you identify any potential third parties that may be involved in your Illinois truck accident claim.

Truck Drivers are the Obvious Defendants

When you are the victim of an Illinois truck accident, most of the time the accident was caused by truck driver negligence. Common causes of serious truck accidents relating to driver negligence include:

Failure to observe proper resting regulations;

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating substances;

Aggressive driving; and

Distracted driving.

Driver negligence is a serious issue factoring into many Illinois truck accident claims. A Chicago truck accident lawyer will be able to obtain the driver’s record of duty which details when they were driving and if they took the regulated amount of time off between driving shifts. Some trucks are also equipped with data monitoring systems that can determine if the vehicle was being operated at safe conditions. These records can be used as evidence to support your claim during the investigation.

Truck Repair Facilities and Manufacturers

Most trucking companies have a designated repair facility or team responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on their fleet. The trucking company should be keeping records of all work done on each vehicle and these records may point to overlooked issues, neglected maintenance, or failure to take safety measures.

Truck manufacturers are also another party that may become involved in an Illinois truck accident. If the truck is found to be defective because of a manufacturer error that was not corrected, you may be able to file suit against the manufacturer as well. A Chicago truck accident attorney can review the vehicle history for repair and maintenance abnormalities, as well as the manufacturer information for any recall or warranty issues.

Continue reading to see how trucking companies can factor into your Illinois truck accident claim and how a Chicago truck accident lawyer can help you best develop and support your claim.

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As a service to the residents of Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, and Illinois in general, the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will frequently publish blogs about local accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of Illinois motor vehicle accidents that can result in serious injuries and/or fatalities.